The iPad is revolutionizing education.
It’s no secret that the iPad is revolutionizing education. Whether your child’s school uses them extensively or not, the device can also be a big help at home during study time. Here are some apps that leverage the power and capabilities of the iPad to help kids master their material:
Quizlet
Quizlet is a repository of index card decks that students can use to quiz themselves on everything from vocabulary to concepts. Quizlet users make the decks, so chances are someone has already made a deck for what’s being studied. If not, it’s easy to make your own deck, keeping it secure if you need it again (like during exam time). Plus, you could eventually be helping another student.
Evernote
Evernote has become a favorite app for people who need to organize and record lots of different materials—which tends to be everybody. Not only can you keep and organize text-based notes, but also pictures, web addresses, and even audio memos. You can then share those notes with working groups and classmates via their website or through their apps (which are available for almost every device, not just iPad).
Khan Academy
Everyone has days where they weren’t paying as much attention in class as they should have been. Naturally, that’s the day where the teacher went over most of the information for the next quiz! If you need a refresher on a certain topic, try Khan Academy. Lecturers have produced videos that walk people through everything from basic algebra to quantum dynamics, in a way that makes the information accessible for everyone.
iStudiez Pro
iStudiez Pro is generating a reputation as the de facto scheduling and organization app for students. Simply input your class schedule, extracurriculars, and homework due dates as they come in and the app will alert you about looming deadlines. It takes a few of the standard iPad apps, like Reminders and Calendar, and consolidates them into one app designed for the purposes of students.
Math Formulas
As any student knows, advanced math is made up of formulas. Whereas students in the previous generation had to memorize them all, today’s student can just fire up Math Formulas and explore all of the relevant formulas for algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and even probability. You can save the ones you need into organized lists and view more information about the uses of each one. Of course, it’s up to your teacher whether they’ll let you use the app on tests.